~Urd Geales~

The Bolshoi Theatre stage was illuminated by bright lanterns. Every row of the vast hall was empty, even the second tier. But the most remarkable spectator was Urd. His calm, seemingly impenetrable face watched the dancers' performance intently. Their faces didn't seem particularly happy. Perhaps it was part of the performance. Especially before a performance of a famous ballet: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." But since these were experienced dancers, they had to use the same skills, trying not to repeat mistakes: not because they were afraid, but simply to make everything perfect. Urd was always watching. He always watched carefully. And his face didn't waver. Not once. No, he's not indifferent: he's too calm for this world. The music began again, and synchronicity reappeared: beat for beat, row for row. This was the hallmark of Russian ballet, which became famous throughout the world: synchronicity, movement, mannerisms—all of this leads to imitation and a unique example of art. This is the essence, this is the admiration. It was the Bolshoi Theatre that became so famous throughout the world. Urd's crimson eyes carefully observed every action of the dancer or the conductor. He caught every nervous glance in his direction, as if they were all expecting special praise from him or afraid to disappoint: after all, he was the main audience member. His hand clenched gracefully into a fist, supporting his chin. He noticed every mistake: because he knew every opera, every artist, every musician: he didn't even have to think; he could immediately provide the biography or the meaning of any of them. And each time, his words sounded especially new, as if he were speaking to a novice. And each time, it sounded especially beautiful. Even if he began explaining how to properly hold a weapon or the meaning of something, it sounded different. Gentlemen! A vampire like Urd is nowhere to be found. And he doesn't see people as "cattle," but on the contrary: he values ​​them more. This was what distinguished him from all the other Ancestors. …